Said committee spokesman Bill Cunningham (whose firm has earned $80,000 to date): “If you want to communicate with the people of the state of New York, it’s expensive.” Without GNYHA and 1199 SEIU in the mix, opponents have spent less– about $1.9 million.

A NYSUT ad was amended to eliminate Cuomo’s name after the governor placed a call to Dick Iannuzzi.

Queens NYC Councilman Ruben W. Wills acknowledged on Sunday that he had failed to resolve an outstanding arrest warrant – first reported by the DN – that was related to a business dispute from more than a decade ago.

A number of Council members receive STAR tax breaks by claiming to have primary residences outside their districts where they are legally obliged to reside.

REBNY is open to raising the $2,000 limit on vacancy decontrol – a significant development in the rent control negotiations.

The rent control question could be answered by the end of this month (assuming the budget is on time).

Students held a “concert” over the weekend to oppose Cuomo’s proposed education funding cuts.